Program Overview

This new technical training program will provide Microsoft technical essential level knowledge with Microsoft on-premises and Azure technologies, with a focus on; Networking essentials; Endpoint essentials; Automation essentials; Programming C# essentials; Deploying Modern Windows Server essentials; Networking Windows Server essentials; Windows Server Security essentials; Windows Server Administration essentials; Microsoft Azure essentials; and Microsoft Azure Administrator essentials. This technical training program includes cutting edge on-the-job training that challenges and reinforces the Microsoft technical essentials by simulating cross-industry standard practices in case study workshops.

This new courseware is part of a project focused on delivering case study workshops designed to embolden diverse veteran communities through job training, mentoring, and education to transform lives and empower veterans. This course introduces the essentials required for learners to provide value in today’s job markets where modern technology is at the forefront of digital transformation.

Preparing for the class - August 30th - September 13th

Week 1

Week 2

Endpoint Essentials
MD-100: Windows 10
Class: Windows 10
In this 5-day course instructors will explain how to implement and support Windows 10 desktops in a business organization.
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Week 3

Automation Essentials
MS-10961: Automating Administration with Windows PowerShell
Class: Automating Administration with Windows PowerShell
In this 5-day course instructors will explain how to implement and support Windows 10 desktops in a business organization.
Additional Resources

Week 4

Case Study Workshop
Class: Case Study Workshop
In this workshop you will learn the following:
Networking Essentials Endpoint Essentials Automating Administration with Windows PowerShell

Case Study Workshop activities:

• Day 1: Review Case Study
• Day 1: Review Stakeholder messages
• Day 2: Proof of concept (Lab: Microsoft Technical Essentials Workshop)
• Day 3: Mentoring
  
  

Objectives
The primary objective is to create a solution that corresponds with case study objectives by addressing the case study workshop based on real-world current responsibilities. Students will include a visual diagram with documentation supporting their proof of concept.
The workshop is derived from real-world cross-industry standard operating procedures that are essential. Simulated in a scenario-based on-the-job training activity.
The workshop can be completed individually or in groups and is modular to suit different student cohorts. You can select which parts of the workshop project to deploy.

Week 5

Programming C# Essentials
10975A v2*: Introduction to Programming
Class: Introduction to Programming C# Version 2*
In this 5-day course instructors will explain the basics of computer programming in C# using Visual Studio 2019.
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Week 6

Deploying Modern Windows Server Essentials
MS-20740: Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server
Class: Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server
In this 5-day course instructors will explain managing storage and compute by using Windows Server.
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Week 7

Networking Windows Server Essentials
MS-20741: Networking with Windows Server
Class: Networking with Windows Server
In this 5-day course instructors will explain software defined networking and the essential networking skills to support Windows Server.
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Week 8

Case Study Workshop
Class: Case Study Workshop
In this workshop you will learn the following:
Describe and configure monitoring. Describe and create IDE. Describe and program methods. Describe and review monitoring logs.

Case Study Workshop activities

• Day 1: Review Case Study
• Day 1: Review Stakeholder messages
• Day 2: Proof of concept (Lab: Microsoft Technical Essentials Workshop)
• Day 3: Mentoring

Objectives The primary objective is to create a solution that corresponds with case study objectives by addressing the case study workshop based on real-world current responsibilities. Students will include a visual diagram with documentation supporting their proof of concept.[br The workshop is derived from real-world cross-industry standard operating procedures that are essential. Simulated in a scenario-based on-the-job training activity.
The workshop can be completed individually or in groups and is modular to suit different student cohorts. You can select which parts of the workshop project to deploy.

Week 9

Windows Server Security Essentials
MS-20742: Identity with Windows Server
Class: Identity with Windows Server
In this 5-day course instructors will explain how to implement and manage Active Directory Domain Services to administer Identity and Access Management.
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Week 10

Windows Server Administration Essentials
WS-011T00-A: Windows Server Administration
Class: Windows Server Administration
In this 5-day course instructors will explain how to manage identity, networking, storage, and compute on Windows Server 2019.
Additional Resources

Week 11

Case Study Workshop
Class: Case Study Workshop
In this module you will learn the following:
Describe and configure password settings. Describe and enable auditing. Describe and review event logs.

Case Study Workshop activities

• Day 1: Review Case Study
• Day 1: Review Stakeholder messages
• Day 2: Proof of concept (Lab: Microsoft Technical Essentials Workshop)
• Day 3: Mentoring

Objectives The primary objective is to create a solution that corresponds with case study objectives by addressing the case study workshop based on real-world current responsibilities. Students will include a visual diagram with documentation supporting their proof of concept.
The workshop is derived from real-world cross-industry standard operating procedures that are essential. Simulated in a scenario-based on-the-job training activity.
The workshop can be completed individually or in groups and is modular to suit different student cohorts. You can select which parts of the workshop project to deploy.

Week 12

Microsoft Azure Essentials
AZ-900T00: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals and Exam Prep + Exam
Class: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
In this 2-day course instructors will describe core Azure services, core solutions and management tools. This class includes Exam prep resources and an Exam Voucher.
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Week 13

Case Study Workshop
Class: Case Study Workshop
In this module you will learn the following:

• Describe and create Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets.
• Describe and configure Azure Availability Zones.
• Describe and configure Azure custom script extensions.
• Describe and configure Azure DevOps.
• Describe and configure Azure Log Analytics

Case Study Workshop activities:

• Day 1: Review Case Study
• Day 1: Review Stakeholder messages
• Day 2: Proof of concept (Lab: Microsoft Technical Essentials Workshop)
• Day 3: Mentoring

Objectives The primary objective is to create a solution that corresponds with case study objectives by addressing the case study workshop based on real-world current responsibilities. Students will include a visual diagram with documentation supporting their proof of concept.
The workshop is derived from real-world cross-industry standard operating procedures that are essential. Simulated in a scenario-based on-the-job training activity.
The workshop can be completed individually or in groups and is modular to suit different student cohorts. You can select which parts of the workshop project to deploy.

Week 14

Microsoft Azure Administrator Essentials
AZ-104T00: Microsoft Azure Administrator
Class: Microsoft Azure Administrator
In this 5-day course instructors will explain how to manage identity, virtual networks, storage, web apps, containers, data, virtual machines and monitor solutions. This class includes Exam prep resources and an Exam Voucher.
Additional Resources

Week 15

Microsoft Azure Administrator Exam Prep
AZ-104T00: Microsoft Azure Administrator
Class: Microsoft Azure Administrator Exam Prep
This class includes Exam prep resources and an Exam Voucher.
Additional Resources

Week 16

Capstone final event
Case Study Final Workshop
Class: Case Study Workshop
Case Study Workshop activities

• Day 1: Research case study
• Day 2: Design Final Hybrid Network Architecture (Lab: Microsoft Technical Essentials Workshop)
• Day 3: Present

Program end